Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8446, Simeon Everly, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Everly Simeon
S. 8446
Born in Md.
CONTENTS
carded

Virginia 23.255-
Simeon Overly-
Morgantown in the State of Virginia who was a M ty Sp y : - in the Comp y commanded by Captain Neil of the _____ commanded _____ in the Virginia line for 9 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia the rate of 80. Dollars _____ Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of Dec r : 33. and S th W m Crawford Weston - Va
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833. 75 Semi-ann. allowance ending Dec r : 34 15 $90.-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by C. Rice Clerk, Book C Vol. 6 1/2 Page 11
see letter to Agassiz Jan. 17.
1834 copy of papers attached enclosed. The originals were sent to Th. P. Ray, of Morgantown, Va. Apr. 6/3
1834. see letter of H. A. T. Date. see letter to W. G. Singleton. Nov. 19. 1834
copies of these letters forwarded
Feb. 21 - Mar. 3 - 1834 see letter of Feb. 19/34 see letter of Feb. 19/34 see letter of Feb. 19/34
This letter has the names of several others with only initials distinct. names have been ordered dropped from the pen. not as not entitled.

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State of Virginia } Monongalia County } J. S.
On this 15. day of November 1883 personally appeared before me David Hoge a Justice of the Peace in and for Monongalia County in the said State of Virginia Simeon Everly a resident of Monongalia County in the State aforesaid aged 70 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated, that on the 10 th day of June 1777 he volunteered in the Virginia Militia as a private and Indian Spy from Monongalia County when 14 years of age under Captain Joseph Neal, Lieutenant and Ensigns names not recollected, Peter Phipps Sergeant, for a tour of 3 months to defend the Northwestern frontiers of Virginia, that he marched and spied through the Counties of Monongalia, Harrison, Lewis, Preston & Randolph in pursuit of the enemy that were nearly daily committing depredations on the western frontiers. That we marched and spied constantly from what was called Martin's Fort, Stradler's Fort on Dunkard's Creek, Burreff's Fort near Morgantown, Harrison's Fort, Coburn's Fort on Dunkard's Creek, Monongalia County, and Evans' Fort in the State of Pennsylvania, just across the Virginia line and through the before mentioned scope of country until the 10 th of September following at which time I was discharged by Capt. Neal. That I was not in any battles or skirmishes during said tour, but recollect distinctly of the Indians coming on Dunkard's Creek a branch of the West Fork of the Monongalia river just before I volunteered to pursue them, and killed and drove off the most of the whites there settled, two men by the name of Wade and Robbins were killed. In this tour I saw Col. Martin who was our Commandant. That on the 6 th day of June 1779 he volunteered in the Virginia Militia as a private,

under Capt. Ferrell, Lieutenant's name not recollected, — Mauchon Ensign, and marched from Monongalia County, Virginia to Little Fork where we met Col. Clarke and was attached to his regiment, lay there a few days and from thence we marched to the mouth of Shitteet that empties into the Ohio river, at which place some Indians lay in ambush, fired on us and killed three of Col. Clarke's men, from thence we marched to Wheeling Fort still down on the Ohio river, lay there several days making preparation to march on against the enemy, there saw Col. Morgan, Major Lowther, Capt. George Jackson and other officers, names not recollected, we there took water and descended the Ohio river to the mouth of Limestone just above the falls of the Ohio, we there took land and reconnoitered the country and fortified where Louisville in Kentucky is now situated — that I was there taken sick and lay there for about four weeks with the fever and ague, Col. Clarke and the most of the army went on, from there I marched to Harrod's station, on my way there I fell in with Col. Zach. Morgan, Capt. George Jackson, and other officers, but have forgotten their names — From there we retreated to Dick's river in Kentucky, lay there for some time and on the day of December 1779 was discharged. That we then proceeded homeward, that when we were within about 7 miles of Powell's station night overtook us, we kindled up a fire and lay down, about midnight we were aroused from our sleep by the firing of guns by the Indians. Several of our men were killed and wounded, disagreeable and cold as the weather was, those that could travel were bound to leave and seek shelter elsewhere. From there we marched on un- -disturbed and on the day of April following I arrived home in Monongalia County. In this tour I volunteered for six months, but from the time I left home till my return, was 9 months, making in all 9 months, provided the time I en- -countered in returning home is not reckoned, but if included, makes 12 months. — That he was born in Cumberland County

in the State of Maryland on the 15 th of October 1763, when about 3 or 4 years of age his father moved from there to Virginia in Monongalia County where he has resided ever since - That at the end of each tour he took, he was discharged by his Captain, but those discharges are now lost or mislaid, the he knows of no person now living by whom he can prove his services. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
(Signed) Simeon Everly
I the said David Hoge Justice of the Peace as aforesaid propounded to the applicant the several interrogatories prescribed by the War Department to which he answered as follows, to the 1 st That he was born in Cumberland County in the State of Maryland on the 15 th day of October 1763.
2 nd That he has a record of his age taken from his father's record of his children's ages, which he now has.
3 rd When called into service he was living in Monongalia County Virginia, that he lived there during the Revolutionary War, and has lived there ever since.
4 th I was a volunteer each tour.
5 th Col. Martin, Col. Morgan, Col. Clarke, Major Lowther, Capt. George Jackson I recollect of seeing, I saw other officers, their names I do not now recollect. The circumstances of my services I have already given in the foregoing declaration.
6 th I received a discharge from my Captain each tour, but what has become of them I am unable to say, they are lost or mislaid.
7 th Richard Harrison and Calvin Harrison in my neighborhood can testify to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a soldier of the Revolution.
(Signed) Simeon Everly

We Richard Harrison and Calvin Harrison resident citizens of Monongalia County in the State of Virginia hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Simeon Everly who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be 70 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
(Signed) Rich d Harrison
(Signed) Calvin Harrison
I the said David Hoge a Justice of the Peace in and for Monongalia County in the State of Virginia aforesaid do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named Simeon Everly was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby further certify that it appears to me that Richard Harrison and Calvin Harrison who have signed and before me sworn to the preceding certificate are resident citizens of Monongalia County in the State of Virginia, that they are credible men, and that their statement is entitled to credit. I the said Justice do further certify that the applicant resides at least six miles distant from Monongalia County Court House, and that he is too frail to travel there without great inconvenience & risk and that there is no clergyman near him. Given under my hand at the County of Monongalia in the State of Virginia this 15 th day of November 1833.
(Signed) David Hoge J.P. Ab.C.
Virginia Monongalia County } ss.
I Thomas P. Ray Clerk of the County Court of Monongalia County do hereby certify that David Hoge Esq r before whom the foregoing declaration was signed

and taken was and still is a Justice of the Peace of said County and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine and in his proper hand writing
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Office Given under my hand this 16. th of November 1833.
(Signed) Thos. P. Ray
I hereby certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the original in the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions.
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Be it remembered, that James L. Edwards who has signed the foregoing certificate is Commissioner of Pensions; and that to his attestations full faith and credit are and ought to be given. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused the Seal of the Department to be affixed on this 4. th day of April 1834.
L. D. Chap Secretary of War

July 22, 1939.
Mrs. John H. Krepps 118 High Street Morgantown, West Virginia.
BA-J/MAHF/ILL Simeon Everly S. 8446
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Simeon (Simon) Everley, a pensioner of Monongalia County, Virginia, in 1833.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 8446, based upon service of Simeon Everly in the Revolutionary War.
Simeon Everly was born October 15, or 18, 1763 in Cumberland County, Maryland; the names of his parents were not given. He moved, when about three or four years of age, with his father to Monongalia County, Virginia, and continued to reside there until 1833.
He applied for pension November 15, 1833, on account of his service in the Revolutionary War and alleged that he volunteered June 10, 1777, served as private and Indian Spy guarding the frontiers of Virginia under Captain Joseph Neal and Colonel Martin in the Virginia troops and was discharged September 10, 1777; also, that he enlisted June 6, 1779, served as private under Captain Robert Merrill and Colonels Clark and Morgan against the Indians and was discharged in December 1779 but did not reach home until April 1780.
His claim for pension was allowed, but upon investigation by the United States District Attorney, it was found that he did not render the service as alleged and his name was dropped from the pension rolls on March 21, 1835.
It was not stated whether he was ever married. He had a brother-in-law, William Martin.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Simon Pyle - Rev Monongahela City Pa

Simon Pelly. New p 20 —
Who underwent Simon Forster at the acquisition of the territory from Spain the following year the young age and revolutionary forces went - I was 71 years old in 1810 last October - some time during the Revolutionary war my father in Law William Martin was drafted - (it was then said for three months) I substituted in his place - there were 7 or 8 you went down the Mississippi River to New Orleans 14 or 15 miles above New Orleans where I found an Captain from New Orleans - Colonel Ferris. Gen. Clark was at New Orleans with the French, the whole army under Gen. Clark went to the mouth of Ohio on the Ohio. Sometime later Gen. Clark was appointed the fort to defend the river, it eventually went down to Wheeling where a white - when we went on down to the mouth of the Ohio River, and from there to the Falls of Ohio. and New Orleans - I left New Orleans up into Kentucky - directly after I left. Col. Morgan with his own men is a line I believed was discharged - as the returning army men of New Orleans. returned with them again. After they were compelled from indisposition to leave the river, General Dick in Kentucky from New Orleans - I found Capt. Ferris at New Orleans then then in July - Morgan and his men were discharged then there was an express from New Orleans to the Falls. I left New Orleans 3 weeks before Morgan was discharged - he was in New Orleans at least some months. (4 months) - when quite young - I think April 1776. I saw Gen. Hugh Loudon service station - never saw him an Army during the Revolutionary war. William Martin

with my Declaration. - I gave him the same account of my business. I am given - if an agreement in writing. he was to have all the back dues. - I knew of my Declaration upon Enquiry & papers. - I have the notes from the County Seat have not been there for some time past. I could get them but with some inconvenience - In writing that the signing custom the note I think I should my name Redwood Isaac Cady.
With this man has acted his Declaration. which has been sent the to Mr. Edwards from Sandystown. no money has been paid.
W. H. H. H.
Nov. 28. 1834

Free
Col. J. L. Edwards
Com. of Pensions
Washington city

Morgantown 28 th Mar 1834
Dear Sir
Since my return, I have been so much engaged, that I had not time to write you, on the subject of Simeon Overly's papers - they were not copied when I left Washington, but I believe my receipt was given for them.
If you enclose them to me by mail, I will make the necessary examination immediately, and return them, together with some affidavits, shewing how long Overly did really serve in Clark's expedition.
I am very resp d Your ob t serv t
H. P. Ray
Col. J. L. Edwards Com of Pensions

W. Agency January 17. 1834
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War Dept. Pension Office Jan. 17. 1874
Sir,
Be pleased to stop the pension of Simon Everly, and make no payment to him until dis further instructions from this office. He was inscribed on the roll under the act of Jan. 7. 1872 on the 11 th ult o .
L
The Pres. of the U.S. Br. Bds. Pension Agent, Richmond Va

W. J. L. Edward Earl of Devon

Washington 15 th Jan 1834
Col James I Edwards esq r
Sir
I have examined since my arrival in this city, the signature of David Hoge, affixed to the certificate, accompanying the declaration of Simeon Everly esq r of a Monongalia county Virginia, for a pension, and am inclined to believe that it is not the genuine signature of a W m Hoge — On my return to a Monongalia, I will ascertain the facts, and inform you thereof.
I am very resp d Yours
Robt. P. Gray
clerk of a Monongalia

Rev. 41812 Wars Section. MMHF S.8446
November 18, 1929.
Honorable Thomas A. Jenkins, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Jenkins:
In response to your letter of November 15, 1929 I have the honor to advise you that from the Revolutionary War records of this bureau it appears that Simeon Everly was born October 15, or 18, 1763 in Cumberland County, Maryland and when about three or four years of age, moved with his father (name not shown) to Monongalia County, Virginia.
He applied for pension November 15, 1833 at which time he was a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia, where he had lived since infancy, and alleged that he volunteered June 10, 1777, served as private and Indian Spy guarding the frontiers of Virginia under Captain Joseph Neal and Colonel Martin in the Virginia Troops and was discharged September 10, 1777; also, that he enlisted June 6, 1779, served as private under Captain Robert Ferrill and Colonels Clark and Morgan against the Indians and was discharged in December 1779 but did not reach home until April 1780.
His claim for pension was allowed, but upon investigation by the United States District Attorney, it was found that he did not render the service as alleged and his name was dropped from the pension rolls on March 21, 1835.
It is not stated whether he was ever married.
This bureau has a record of only those Revolutionary War soldiers on account of whose services claims for pension and bounty land have been made, and the records do not show that such a claim was ever made on
expresses to Mrs. Rebecca U.S. Dist. Atty. marked him a fraud, otherwise I would have given him credit for the amount as he alleged to
Had also Martin in-law

account of the services of Casper or Gasper Everley, Eberly, or similar spelling.
It is suggested that information relative to his military record might be obtained from The Adjutant General, War Department.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

Morgantown, W.Va.
June 14, 1939.
Veterans Administration, Revolutionary Pension Dept. Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Please send me the Revolutionary War record of Simon or Simeon Everley who received a pension in Monongalia Co.Va.in 1833. Also the names of his wife and children if given,
Very truly yours,
Mrs. John H Krepps
118 High Street
Morgantown W.Va.

Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
November 15, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
RE: Everly Revolutionary War.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of November 1st concerning records of revolutionary war pensioners. We have been advised that in the United States Report from the Secretary of War in relation to the pension establishment published in 1835, Vol. 2, List of pensioners of Monongalia County, Virginia (now W.Va.) is the name of Simeon Everly, age 71 as receiving a pension of $30.
Will you please verify this with the records and advise what if any additional information you may have of record?
We also find that the name of Gasper Everly of Pittsylvania, Va., is listed in the list of Revolutionary Soldiers of Virginia. A manuscript list of militia paid off at Pittsburg (Fort Pitt) is also recorded. I should like to have information from the Bureau of Pensions concerning any record they may have of this man.
Very truly yours,
H

1929-Nov. 18 - Hist. to Hon. Thos. A. Jenkins - MMNF 1939-July 22 - Hist. to Mrs. John D. Knepper - MMNF/DA
Rev way
8446 INVALID.
File No. 8446
Simeon Everly Spys Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1932
Index:—Vol. Vol , Page 117
[Arrangement of 1870.]

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Everman, Christian GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9348 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED November 8, 1791 To Peter Rodermell, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.